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by TeMPOraL 2744 days ago
It's more and more cases of terms where the meaning in use is different from the literal one. I.e. more exceptions to remember. More unnecessary cognitive load.
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jb1991 2744 days ago
The majority of phrases and words in any language have a modern meaning that does not resemble their literal origins. That’s how language works.
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OskarS 2744 days ago
You find it cognitively burdensome to remember that italic fonts aren’t necessarily made in Italy?
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